In a surprising twist to his trade policy, President Donald Trump has left the door open to extending a temporary 90-day suspension of tariffs, a decision he announced just last Wednesday. Speaking to the press during a government meeting, he emphasized that the pause could stretch longer if trade negotiations …
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U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Eye Fed Rate Decision
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Dollar Edges Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision
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European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await Central Bank Decisions
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Bitcoin Edges Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as Altcoins Retreat
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Oil Prices Edge Higher as Supply Risks Clash with Demand Concerns
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Fed’s Rate Cut Countdown: Treasury Yields Hint at Cautious Easing Ahead
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Market Analysis
April, 2025
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10 April 2025 10:37 pm
Treasury Turmoil: Tariff Fears Spark Wild Ride in U.S. Bills Market
The U.S. Treasury bills market has experienced significant turbulence in early April 2025, driven by a combination of policy uncertainties and shifting investor sentiment. The upheaval began gaining traction around April 8, when concerns over proposed tariffs, particularly a potential 104% tariff on Chinese goods, started to unsettle markets. This …
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10 April 2025 9:27 pm
Navigating Uncertainty: Federal Reserve Officials Weigh in on Tariffs and Economic Outlook
Recent remarks from Federal Reserve officials highlight a growing sense of caution and complexity as they grapple with the potential economic fallout from proposed tariffs, alongside broader monetary policy challenges. The remarks, made in early April 2025, reflect a central bank navigating uncharted waters, with tariffs posing risks to inflation, …
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10 April 2025 8:48 pm
Gold Holds Firm After Soaring Past $3,170 as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid Trade Tensions, Fed Easing Signals
Gold prices shattered records on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surging beyond $3,170 per troy ounce to trade above $3,160, fueled by a potent mix of safe-haven demand and macroeconomic uncertainty. The precious metal’s relentless climb reflects investors’ growing unease over an intensifying US-China trade war, a weakening US dollar, and …
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10 April 2025 7:40 pm
Wall Street’s Liquidity: A Rebound Amid Persistent Challenges
Liquidity, the lifeblood of financial markets, has been a focal point for investors and analysts on Wall Street, particularly after turbulent periods marked by crises and volatility. In recent months, the narrative around liquidity in U.S. stocks and bonds has shifted, with signs of recovery tempered by underlying concerns. Analysts …
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10 April 2025 6:58 pm
Trump’s 145% Tariff Blitz on China Sparks Global Economic Firestorm
President Donald Trump’s bold tariff overhaul, unveiled on April 10, 2025, has ignited a global economic uproar, slashing country-specific duties to a universal 10% for most trade partners while hammering China with a colossal 125% tariff—pushing the total rate to 145% when combined with a prior 20% fentanyl-related levy. This …
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10 April 2025 4:09 pm
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates, China Inflation Disappoints
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, giving back much of the previous session’s rebound, as fears of a prolonged U.S.-China trade war resurfaced and weak inflation data from China deepened concerns over global demand. As of 07:55 ET (11:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) dropped 2.8% to $63.62 per …
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10 April 2025 1:33 pm
Forex Market Overview: U.S. Dollar Retreats as Tariff Uncertainty, Recession Fears Weigh on Sentiment
The U.S. dollar fell sharply on Thursday, surrendering gains from the previous session as concerns over a prolonged trade war with China and its potential to tip the U.S. economy into a recession continued to rattle financial markets. As of 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)—which tracks …
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10 April 2025 11:59 am
European Stocks Soar on Trump Tariff Pause, But China Tensions Keep Outlook Cloudy
European equity markets surged on Thursday, joining a global relief rally after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay on most of his planned reciprocal tariffs. However, sentiment remained cautious as Trump simultaneously hiked duties on Chinese imports to 125%, signaling continued tension between the world’s two largest economies. …
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10 April 2025 11:04 am
Gold Prices Surge Toward Record High Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions, Dollar Weakness
Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Thursday, approaching their all-time high as investors continued to seek safe-haven assets amid deepening U.S.-China trade tensions, despite President Donald Trump’s temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for most other countries. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT): Spot Gold rose 1.6% to …
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10 April 2025 10:29 am
Bitcoin Jumps 7% as Trump Delays Tariffs, But Trade War Fears Cap Gains
Bitcoin rose sharply on Thursday, rebounding from recent lows after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed the implementation of steep reciprocal tariffs on most major economies. The move briefly lifted market sentiment and triggered a broader rally in risk assets, although lingering concerns over the escalating U.S.-China trade war limited crypto’s …
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9 April 2025 11:05 pm
Dollar Dances Near 103: FOMC Minutes and Trump’s Tariff Pause Stir Markets
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is holding its ground near the 103 mark in Wednesday’s trading session, attempting to recover from a recent dip below 102.00 sparked by dovish Federal Reserve commentary. A modest bounce followed the release of the Fed’s March meeting minutes, which revealed policymakers grappling with “difficult …
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9 April 2025 10:34 pm
Is the US Considering to Delist Chinese Stocks Amid Tariff Wars?
. The intensifying trade war between the United States and China has reached a critical juncture, with the U.S. Treasury Secretary announcing that “everything is on the table,” including the potential removal of Chinese companies from American stock exchanges. This bold consideration comes as both nations ramp up economic defenses, …
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